Facilitator’s Activity Guide


Section 1 - Introduction
Facilitator welcomes the learner to the University. The facilitator introduces the topic of plagiarism and explains why the University is interested in being clear about expectations.
A - Teacher introduction
Hello, My name is. Facilitator speaks briefly about their back ground and any relevance to plagiarism. Make a statement about the mission.
B - Learner introductions
Ask the learner’s to introduce themselves. Have them state their name, where they are from and any declared major. If graduate learners are in the class, have them discuss their career and major.
C- Pre-test or game (icebreaker)
Mad Libs will be played as an icebreaker. The object of the game is to first ask students for random words that fit in the parts of speech. The facilitator should try to encourage as many different learners to participate as possible. First take hands and then call on the shy ones so that they are encouraged to participate. The facilitator will write the words in the blanks as she randomly selects the student answers.
Mad Libs Game

SILLY WORD [1]
LAST NAME [2]
ILLNESS [3]
NOUN (PLURAL) [4]
ADJECTIVE [5]
ADJECTIVE [6]
SILLY WORD [7]
PLACE [8]
NUMBER [9]
ADJECTIVE [10]
Dear School Nurse:
[1] [2] will not be attending school today. He/she has come down with a case of [3] and has horrible [4] and a/an [5] fever. We have made an appointment with the [6] Dr. [7] , who studied for many years in [8] and has [9] degrees in pediatrics. He will send you all the information you need. Thank you!
Sincerely, Mrs. [10] .
Section 2 – Run e-Learning Film. (See Lesson Plans)
Section 3 - e-Learning Debrief & Learning Activity (4 min)
A - Learner Packets will be distributed and will include the following:
1. Handouts will be provided stating the rules and consequences of plagiarizing at
Harrisburg University.
2. Handouts for the small group activities. All learners will receive handouts so they
can follow the other groups and refer back to them.
3. Plagiarism examples (Use internet to find sources presented in a slide.)
4. The Plagiarism Pledge (2 copies, one to be signed and returned to the facilitator)
B - Whole group activity: (5 min)
1. Using case studies from film, learners will identify examples.
2. Q&A from the e-learning module. (Use Google form to respond.)
C - Small group activity: (15 min total)
Facilitator will walk around with a checklist to see that the groups understand the different objectives. Learners will share findings in front of the class as other groups follow along with their handouts. Facilitator asks a couple of questions and makes positive comments.
1. Group 1: Learners will do some paraphrasing from memorization exercises.
2. Group 2: Using case studies, learners will use the handbook to identify campus
plagiarism infractions.
3. Group 3: Using the internet, learners will search for high profile plagiarism
examples (besides the ones I gave) and report to class their findings.
D -Technology activity (15 min. total)
Learners will use a search engine to cite examples on their own personal computer and fill out some notes on handouts. Learners will use notes to fill in the answers to an interactive quiz. Facilitator should always keep enough paper quizzes on hand if just in case technology is not cooperating.
Section 4 - Take the Plagiarism Pledge
A - Learners are introduced to the pledge
B - The pledge contract with the rules and consequences will be signed by the learner.
( 3 min total)
C- Learners sign the pledge